leaving a trail of destruction in several areas. this powerful storm flipped cars, tore roofs off homes. others ripped from their foundations. at least one person was killed that we are hear of. thousands are without power as they clean up. derek van dam is in arabi. awaiting sunrise there, derek. tell us what you see first? >> reporter: the first glimpse of light will reveal a lot for residents. we are on the ground in st. bernard pair irish. i want to give you an idea of the destruction that the residents have to clean up over the coming days. power polls snapped like tweuls, a child's tricycle. we have an overturned school bus from an elementary school just over my shoulder.